20th Century Design
Description:
Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen Silver Coffee and Tea Service
Sterling silver, wood
Denmark, 1933-44
Coffeepot, teapot, creamer, covered sugar, and tea strainer and holder with pear-shaped bodies, the lower areas decorated with wide bands of stylized leaves, ribbed dark wood handles joined to rim with silver spiraling forms, ball finials, stamped marks: Dessin RJ in oval 925.S Sterling GJ in rectangle Denmark, oval tray with dark wood handles, ht. 9 1/2 to 2, tray 20 1/2 x 12 1/4 in., weights include wood elements: serving pieces, approx. total wt. 57.5, tray approx. total wt. 52.0 troy oz.
Estimate $10,000-15,000
Scattered light scratches.
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Johan Rohde, Denmark20th Century Design
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